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New Era for Workplace Violence Reporting in Virginia: Healthcare Employers Must Act Now

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Beginning July 1, 2025, healthcare employers in Virginia will be required to create workplace violence prevention plans or reporting systems. Employers must document, track, and analyze incidents of workplace violence and...more

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Virginia Enacts Law Requiring Reporting of Workplace Violence in Hospitals

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Effective July 1, 2025, hospitals in Virginia will be required to establish a workplace violence incident reporting system pursuant to House Bill 2269. The system must “document, track, and analyze any incident of workplace...more

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Changes to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code Take Effect March 31, 2025

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In December 2024, Ministerial Order 2024-12 introduced important amendments to Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Code (the "Code"), expanding and streamlining workplace violence and harassment prevention requirements....more

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California Employers, Don’t Forget Your Annual Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Responsibilities!

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California employers should begin preparing to comply with their annual requirements under the workplace violence prevention law, California’s Labor Code 6401.9 (commonly known as SB 553), including retraining their staff and...more

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Virginia Moves Toward Stronger Workplace Violence Prevention Laws with HB 1919

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Workplace safety is becoming a legislative priority across the country, and Virginia is poised to join the movement. On March 7, 2025, the Virginia House of Delegates passed House Bill 1919 (HB 1919), which would require...more

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Virginia General Assembly Passes Workplace Violence Prevention Requirements

On March 7, 2025, Virginia’s General Assembly passed House Bill (HB) 1919, requiring by January 1, 2027, any Virginia employer of one hundred or more employees to develop, implement, and maintain a workplace violence policy....more

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New York Public Employers Face New Workplace Violence Prevention Duties

On February 10, 2025, New York Assembly Bill (A) No. 4936 was introduced, which proposes a significant amendment to Section 27-b of the Labor Law. Section 27-b of the Labor Law requires public employers with at least twenty...more

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"Keep Texas Beautiful" and Safe from Workplace Violence

Texas recently enacted a new Workplace Violence Prevention law to protect healthcare employees from violence in Texas healthcare facilities. Texas also implemented a complementary notice requirement applicable to all Texas...more

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Next Round of California Employer Deadline Alerts: Pay Reporting and Workplace Violence Prevention Plans

Fresh off this year’s Valentine’s Day deadline, employers with California workers have a new round of imminent compliance dates that require prompt attention. ...more

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Employer Alert: Workplace Violence Prevention Plans for California Employers Must be Established by July 1, 2024

As we previously reported, the California Legislature amended several statutes regulating employer workplace safety policies, including existing injury and illness prevention plans, to also include a new, separate requirement...more

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[Webinar] No Plan, No Problem – California Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Requirements and Compliance Overview - April 30th,...

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As most California employers are aware, a new workplace violence law (SB 553) requires California employers to develop and implement a written, Workplace Violence Prevention Plan and conduct training by July 1, 2024. The new...more

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New Guidelines Released on Workplace Violence Prevention

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Nearly all employers in the state of California must prepare a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (“WVPP” or “Plan”) by July 1, 2024 and Cal/OSHA just published the highly anticipated model Workplace Violence Prevention Plan...more

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Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Required For California Employers by July 2024(update)

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Senate Bill 553, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, requires nearly all employers in the State of California to prepare a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, train employees on how to identify and avoid workplace...more

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New Requirement for Texas Employers: Notice for Reporting Workplace Violence or Suspicious ‎Activity

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On June 14, 2023, the Texas legislature added Chapter 104A, “Reporting Workplace Violence” law to the Texas Labor Code, which created a new worksite notice requirement for Texas employers. The law, which became effective on...more

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Navigating California's Workplace Violence Prevention Law

California has introduced a new requirement compelling most employers to implement a workplace violence prevention policy by July 1, 2024. The implications of this law are significant, prompting the need for human resource...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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New Year, New Laws: California Employment Law Updates for 2024

California employers need to be prepared for new laws that become effective starting in the new year. Below is a brief overview of those laws (including the collection of diversity for venture capital companies, an amendment...more

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Texas Enacts HB 915, Requiring New Employer Notice for Reporting Instances of Workplace Violence or Suspicious Activity

On June 14, 2023, House Bill (HB) No. 915—a bill the Texas Legislature passed on May 30, 2023—became law. As previously reported, HB 915 adds Chapter 104A, “Reporting Workplace Violence,” to the Texas Labor Code and...more

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Texas to Require Employers to Post Notice to Employees Regarding the Reporting of Workplace Violence or Suspicious Activity

On May 30, 2023, the Texas Legislature sent legislation to Governor Greg Abbott that will require employers in Texas to post notice to employees about reporting instances of workplace violence or suspicious activity. The...more

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Possible Cal/OSHA Regulation Regarding Workplace Violence For The General Industry

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In 2014, the Cal/OSHA Division received a petition for a new workplace violence regulation for general industry. Petition 542, which was originally submitted on behalf of teachers, has been used as the basis for...more

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Cal/OSHA Adopts First in the Nation Standard on Workplace Violence Prevention for Healthcare Employers

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National research indicates that health care workers are at a substantially higher risk of workplace violence than the average worker in another industry. According to the federal Occupational Safety and Health...more

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What’s the Real Effect of OSHA’s Revamped Inspection Process, the “Enforcement Weighing System?”

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On October 1, OSHA started its “Enforcement Weighing System,” which means that OSHA Compliance Officers and Area Offices will be under less pressure to complete a number of inspections and will receive credit for separate...more

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The Employment Law Authority - October/November 2014

In This Issue: - Employee Benefits. Recent IRS letter reminds employers about issues associated with offering “free” parking - State Round-Up. Learn about the latest employment law news in your state -...more

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